Crime

Crime rate high at Atwedie, residents plead for police post

There is an increased crime rate at Asante Akyem Atwedie in the Ashanti region. This has prompted the newly elected Assemblyman to plead for a...

Three remanded in GH₵620K alleged gold scam transaction

A 59-year-old car dealer accused of swindling a businessman of GH₵620,000 in a gold transaction has been remanded into Police custody by the Achimota...

Perpetrators of Tontokrom clash will be dealt with – Lands Ministry

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has vowed to take firm action against those involved in the recent clash between Manso Tontokrom residents...

Asanko Mines reacts to violent clash that claimed three lives at Tontokrom

Management of Asanko Gold Ghana Limited, operators of the Asanko Gold Mine in the Ashanti Region has condemned the murder of its security personnel...

Two robbers jailed 30 years each

The Bekwai circuit court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Apeatu, has sentenced two armed robbers to 30 years each in prison with hard...

Man, 19, allegedly steals GH¢57,000 from hardware shop

A 19-year-old foreman, Matinu Alhassan, appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court on September 3, 2023, for allegedly stealing GH¢57,000 from a hardware shop. The accused...

32-year-old man jailed for stealing a motorbike

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to a day’s imprisonment for stealing a motorbike at Spot “M” Ofankor in Accra. John Adonu,...

Businessman granted GH₵100k bail over alleged fraud 

The Tema Circuit Court B has granted Michael Opoku Ofori, a 32-year-old businessman, GH₵100,000.00 bail with two sureties, one of which is to be...

Man jailed and fined for stealing motor bike

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to a day’s imprisonment for stealing a motor bike at Spot “M” Ofankor in Accra. John...

Man in police custody at Akatsi found dead

The Volta Regional Police Command has confirmed the death of an inmate who was found hanging in the Akatsi cell. The deceased, Simon Doeve, accused...

Unauthorised withdrawals from missing retired midwife’s account raises concern

The disappearance of Faustina Asantewaa, a retired midwife residing in Akwatia, has left her family in distress and seeking answers. Faustina, aged 76, vanished...

Businessman arrested at KIA for allegedly swindling cleric of $57,000

A 33-year-old businessman who allegedly collected $57,000 under the pretext of securing a Toyota Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle for a church but failed...

 ‘Sodomy being practised in Accra Central Prison’ – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has revealed that sodomy is being practised among inmates at the Accra Central prison. This he said was a revelation made...

Decomposing body of Ejura gov’t hospital worker found in bush

The decomposing body of a 56-year-old man said to be a worker at the Ejura Government Hospital in the Ashanti region has been found...

Three sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

The Ho High Court has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment after being found guilty of the charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder,...

Number 12 exposé: High Court warns state

An Accra High Court has issued a final warning to the state to produce witnesses to testify against former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president,...

Assin Fosu identified as hub for serious organised crime – EOCO

Assin Fosu in the Central region has been identified as a hub for serious organised crimes in the country. According to the Economic and Organized...

Court orders arrest of 42-year-old retired Military officer over enlistment fraud

An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the arrest of a 42-year-old retired Military officer accused of defrauding some people of GH₵194,500.00. Mr Daniel Asiedu is...

Serial taxi thief sentenced to 25 years imprisonment

The Tema Court ‘A’ has sentenced Eric Gyimah, a serial taxi thief, to 25 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing Daniel Azure of...

How driver foiled robbery attempt on Accra-Kumasi Highway

The driver of a 2M Express bus that narrowly escaped a robbery attack on the Accra-Kumasi Highway has been rewarded by the company following...

6 persons remanded again over the murder of Jirapa Dubai CEO

The Wa District court, presided over by His Honor Maxwell Titirico Maxbrain, has remanded six individuals for the second time in connection with the...

Ex-Assembly member allegedly squanders GH₵500k meant for road construction

Nii Armah Ashitey a former Assembly member, who was allegedly given GH₵500,000 by a foundation to construct road and drainage but failed has appeared...

Businessman on bail over alleged threat of death

The Amasaman Circuit Court has granted a businessman a GHC50,000.00 bail with two sureties for allegedly threatening to kill a businesswoman. The Court presided...

Mason convicted for defiling primary four pupil

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has convicted a mason to 15 years Imprisonment for defiling a primary four pupil in an uncompleted building at Himan-Prestea in...

Mason arrested for stealing three goats

A 42-year-old mason, Bodai Kipo has been apprehended by the police at Horiyiri, a farming community in the Sawla district of the Savannah...

Mentally challenged man beheaded at Odumasi

An unidentified man believed to be mentally challenged was reportedly found beheaded by unknown assailants. A tragic incident happened in Odumasi, Asante Akyem Central. Adom News’...

10 things to know about Hajia4Reall’s guilty plea in $2m romance scam case

In a significant development, Mona Faiz Montrage, a well-known Ghanaian influencer widely recognized as “Hajia4Reall,” has admitted to her involvement in a complex web...

Three police officers killed J.B Danquah Adu, not Daniel Asiedu- Counsel tells court

Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel in the murder case of former MP for Abuakwa North, J. B Danquah Adu says Daniel Asiedu, the first...

Man, 34, flees after allegedly killing brother’s pregnant wife at Sehwi

A 34-year-old man identified as Kwame Kesse is on the run after allegedly killing his younger brother's pregnant wife at Sehwi Surano 'A' near...

Court sets date to deliver judgment on ex-MASLOC boss’ case

The Financial and Economic Division of the High Court in Accra has fixed April 16, 2024 to deliver judgment in the case in which...

Nigerian arrested for sodomizing 12-year-old boy at Kasoa

A 30-year-old Nigerian has been arrested for allegedly sodomizing a 12-year-old boy at Kasoa Adade in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central...

Farmer granted GH¢10,000 bail for allowing animals to cause damage, disturb public peace

The Hohoe Magistrate’s Court has granted a GH¢10,000 bail to Korkuvi Atiga, a farmer, with one surety over allowing his domestic animals to stray...

Taxicab robber gets 15 years imprisonment

A Tema Circuit Court has sentenced Eric Gyimah, a mobile phone seller to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing a taxi driver...

Salesperson in court for allegedly stealing pastor’s cash

A 30-year-old salesperson accused of stealing GH¢61,000 belonging to his employer, a pastor, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Evans Odunu is accused of...

Driver’s mate remanded over robbery

A 21-year-old driver's mate, Jeffery Johnson, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for robbery and causing harm. Johnson and his absconded accomplices are alleged...

Salesperson in court for allegedly stealing pastor’s cash

A 30-year-old salesperson accused of stealing GH₵61,000 belonging to his employer, a pastor, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Evans Odunu is accused of siphoning...

Businessman accused of stealing items worth GH¢36,100 remanded

The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court has remanded a 36-year-old businessman accused of stealing items valued at GH¢36,100.00. Abubakar Sadiq, alias Usher, has denied breaking into...

Man, 30, dies in alleged attempt to steal ECG cables

An unidentified man, believed to be in his 30’s has been found dead by the Nsawam District Police. The decomposing body was found under...

Bechem SHS gang-rape: 5 final year students granted GH¢100K bail each

The Duayaw-Nkwanta Circuit Court has granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties each to four students of the Bechem Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC) who...

Man stabbed over gossip

A 38-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was stabbed with a pair of scissors by a suspect who accused him of gossiping about...